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Patent GB-2271748-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle overtaking aid.
Inventor: LANDA LIONEL FRANK
IPC: B60Q1/50
Filed: 1992-10-21
Abstract: An overtaking aid 20 for a vehicle 22 is affixed at or adjacent the rear 21 of a vehicle 22, for viewing in the conventional rear-view mirror 25 of the vehicle 22. The aid has a first surface 15 with a wide angle of acceptance and low reflectivity and a second surface 13 with a narrow angle of acceptance and a high reflectivity. When a vehicle 22 carrying the aid 20 overtakes another vehicle having its headlights turned on, the driver of the overtaking vehicle will observe an increase in light reflected forwardly by the aid 20 as the overtaking manoeuvre is completed. This occurs when the angle of incidence of light from the headlights of the overtaken vehicle has an angle of incidence on the second surface 13 of less than a predetermined acute angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273497-A (GB)
Title: Etched glass product
Inventor: WHITTINGHAM SIMON WILLIAM
IPC: B44C1/22
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A method of producing a glass sheet having a positive image etched on one side and a corresponding negative image etched on the other comprises the steps of producing artwork with a positive image and artwork having a corresponding, negative image; producing a first screen that reproduces either the artwork with the positive image or the artwork with the negative image and a second screen that reproduces the other artwork; etching a first surface of a glass sheet by means of the first screen; applying to the etched first surface of a glass sheet one of the artworks, preferably the artwork reproduced by the second screen, such that the image in said artwork is in register with the image etched into the glass sheet; locating the glass sheet in a desired position relative to the second screen by bringing the image in the artwork applied to the etched first surface into a position in register with, or at a desired offset from, the image in the second screen; and etching the second surface of a glass sheet by means of the second screen.
Patent GB-2265473-A (GB)
Title: A control apparatus and method for the control and operation of a production process
Inventor: NAGLE MICHAEL BRENDAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1992-12-24
Abstract: An apparatus (1b) communicates with workstations (6-14) in a production apparatus (1a) to achieve optimum workstation utilisation by use of production control signals. The production control signals are generated by automatically determining an operations sequence for each physical location of a product, after design data for the product has been automatically generated. An operations sequence includes the specification for a raw material for the physical location and its subsequent processing. In this way, necessary production operations for a large number of different products may be automatically determined in an efficient manner. The production of windows and doors is described with workstations relating to sawing, welding, beading, glazing cutting, double glazing and kit assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264367-A (GB)
Title: Device for wiping liquids off running webs of photographic material
Inventor: HEHN WILFRIED
IPC: G03D15/02
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: That side of a running web 1 of photographic material issuing from a bath of a developing machine which is not coated with photosensitive material is relieved of entrained liquid by a rigid stationary wiping member such as wedge 4 which contains a cylinder 2' extending transversely of the path of movement of and contacting the uncoated side of the running web. The coated side can be wiped by a lip 6 which engages the web opposite the area of contact between the uncoated side and the wiping member. The cylinder is preferably made of ceramic and is preferably 2.5-10 mm in diameter so that the contact area of cylinder and web is an arc of 10-20 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280489-A (GB)
Title: A non-return valve
Inventor: PITT HAMISH A M
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: A non-return valve, e.g. for a windscreen washer device, comprises a tubular member (10) incorporating a tubular spigot (15) with an aperture (16) in its wall; a transverse partition (17) intercepting the aperture and separating the upstream (14) and downstream (19) portions of the tubular member; and a distensible sleeve (18) fitting closely over the spigot (15) and a chamber (21) surrounding the distensible sleeve (18) and in communication with the downstream portion (19), so that excess pressure in the upstream portion (14) can distend the sleeve (18) to allow passage of liquid, but excess pressure in the downstream portion (19) is applied to both sides of the sleeve (18) and cannot distend it to allow reverse flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270770-A (GB)
Title: Ground-fault detector for a fluorescent lamp
Inventor: COUNTS RICHARD C
IPC: G01R31/24
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: The detector comprises a current sensing transformer 11 with two primaries 13, 14 and a secondary 15 for receiving alternating current (AC) from a power source, a low value resistor 16 connected across the transformer secondary winding for preventing saturation of the core of the transformer, an analog comparator for detecting when a ground-fault signal exceeds a threshold voltage and digital counters for detecting a ground-fault condition which persists longer than three consecutive half-cycles of the alternating current from the power source. The comparator and counters are included in the ballast 18 for supplying an inhibit signal to switch off transistors 20, 22 when a ground fault is detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281025-A (GB)
Title: A watering can
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A watering can constructed from two separate parts comprises a detachable top part 10 and a lower receptacle 11. In the detached state, the lower receptacle may be used as a bucket. Items such as a garden sieve (16, fig 2) may be attached to the rim of the lower receptacle 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282595-A (GB)
Title: Benzodiazepine derivatives
Inventor: SATOH MASATO
IPC: A61P1/14
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: Benzodiazepine derivatives of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:   <IMAGE>  [wherein:   (a) R<1> is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl group. (b) R<2> is chosen from halo, OH, CH3, OCH3, NR<4>R<5>, NO2, NHCHO, CO2H or CN, and R<4> and R<5> are independently selected from H and alkyl (C1-C5) or together NR<4>R<5> form a cyclic structure II,   <IMAGE>      wherein a is 1-6. (c) R<3> is an aromatic 5- or 6-membered, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle containing at least two heteroatoms of which at least one is nitrogen] are gastrin and/or CCK-B receptor antagonists. They can be used in the treatment of disorders of the gastro-intestinal system (for example gastric and duodenal ulceration, gastritis, reflux esophagitia, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, gastrin-sensitive pancreas, and gastrin-sensitive tumor) and disorders of the central nervous system (such as anxiety and psychoses), and can also be used in the control of appetite and pain.
Patent GB-2284333-A (GB)
Title: Fishing pole device
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 1993-12-06
Abstract: An anglers fishing pole device comprises a conical shell 12 which is adapted to be placed into the ends of a hollow fishing pole to thus render it buoyant. The shell has ribs 14 on its outer surface to form a seal with the pole end. The ribs also act as a guide for cutting off excess material from the cone. A spigot 16 allows the cone to be retracted from the fishing pole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273993-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous processable, multilayer,photoimageable permanent coatings for printed circuits
Inventor: MCKEEVER MARK ROBERT
IPC: G03F7/033
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A photo resist capable of being processed by an aqueous developer comprises (i) a temporary support, (ii) a polymerisable layer containing a hydrophobic binder and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and preferably a photoinitiator, (iii) a photopolymerisable layer containing an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a photoinitiator, a thermal cross-linking agent and a carboxyl-containing polymeric binder and (iv) an optional cover film. In use, this is applied to a printed circuit board coated with a curable liquid by stripping off the cover film and applying layer (iii) to the curable liquid. This photoresist is highly resistant to printed circuit processing chemicals. This resistance results in levels of adsorbed or absorbed ionic contamination less than 14 micrograms per square inch.
Patent GB-939681-A (GB)
IPC: C07D233/94
Abstract: 939,681. Hydroxyethyl imidozoles. INSTITUTO LUSO - FARMACO S.a.r.L. Oct. 2, 1961 [July 27, 1961], No. 35561/61. Class 2(3). Hydroxyethyl imidazoles of the general formula where R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, one R<SP>1</SP> is a hydrogen atom, the other R' is a hydrogen atom or a nitro group, are prepared by heating the corresponding imidazole to 80 to 160‹C. with ethylene carbonate either in the absence of catalysts or in the presence of an alkaline or an acid catalyst, alkali metal alkoxide and arlysulphonic acids being specified. Excess ethylene carbonate over stoichiometry may be employed to act as solvent. The preferred temperature range is 100 to 145‹C. The examples refer.
Patent GB-2281916-A (GB)
Title: Producing fuel cell anodes by pack cementation
Inventor: KWEON HO-JIN
IPC: C23C10/56
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A method of forming molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) anodes, by adjusting the reaction conditions of pack cementation, comprises the steps of embedding a base metal sheet 1 comprising at least Ni in a pack 3 comprising alloy metal powder, an activator and a filler, pre-heating the pack to remove organic material included in the base metal sheet 1, and maintaining the pack 3 under an H2/N2 atmosphere at a temperature of 500 DEG C to 800 DEG C for one to eight hours to form an Ni alloy. The method has a simplified procedure and is very useful for manufacturing MCFC anodes having a very low creep deformation rate while porosity is in an appropriate range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276870-A (GB)
Title: A blank for a receptacle
Inventor: MAXWELL JOANNE SIMPSON
IPC: B65D5/20
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: A blank 1 for assembly to form e.g. a plant pot, drinking or storage vessel comprises a polygonal sheet of water resistant foldable material, which has a plurality of fold lines DI, D2 about which associated parts of the blank 1 can be folded out of the plane of the blank 1. A substantially central area 5 of the blank 1 is substantially orthogonal, defined by fold lines and through the centre of which other fold lines pass, and securing means, e.g. pressure-sensitive adhesive, is spaced apart on the blank and adapted to be secured to adjacent parts of the blank. When the blank 1 is erected with the securing means holding adjacent parts of the blank 1 together and the substantially central area 5 flat, a receptacle 3 is formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289073-A (GB)
Title: Fence post/support
Inventor: STYAN JAMES VINCENT
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 1994-05-07
Abstract: A fence post/support is an angled profile of lazy Z cross-section which is formed cast or extruded from metal, upvc or plastic material. It is holed along its side or middle flanges to connect fence panels or posts by means of standard bolts or screws through its flanges. It is manufactured in lengths to suit standard Posts and Panels. The post/support can be cast into concrete or compound at its base or fixed to masonry for its own support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278895-A (GB)
Title: Hub clutch device
Inventor: ITOH KENICHIRO
IPC: F16D43/02
Filed: 1994-06-03
Abstract: A hub clutch device (A) capable of automatically engaging and disengaging the front wheel axle (B) to and from the wheel hub (C) according to the difference in rotational speeds therebetween comprises a radially inner ring (2) coupled to the front wheel axle (B), a radially outer ring (1) coupled to the wheel hub (C), a first retainer (12) and a second retainer (13) provided between the inner and outer rings, and sprags (20) or rollers (FIG 6) held by the first and second retainers. To one end of the retainer (12), is coupled a switch spring (27) for producing a turning effort which opposes that of means (6) provided via a one-way clutch (28) which may include a coiled spring (FIG 16). While the vehicle is moving forward, the sprags (20) are kept in a forward-travel, ready-to-engage position, with the clutch (28) idling. When the vehicle begins to move backward, the one-way clutch locks, so that the sprags are inclined in the opposite direction to assume a backward-travel, ready-to-engage position. When hub (C) begins to rotate faster than the axle (B), the outer ring (1) will overrun the sprags (20), disengaging the front wheels. Torque is transmitted between the outer ring (1) and the hub C by spaced protrusions (4), (5) which may alternatively extend radially and be provided with cushioning means. (FIG 23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279607-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of elastic articles from poly monovinylaromatic conjugated diene block copolymers
Inventor: ROSENQVIST JOHN INGE ROLAND
IPC: D01F6/30
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of elastic articles such as fibres, yarns or films, of substantially pure selectively hydrogenated block copolymers, comprising at least two blocks predominantly derived from monoalkylene aromatic monomer and at least one block predominantly derived from one or more conjugated dienes and having a number average molecular weight of at least 70,000, preferably more than 120,000 and more preferably more than 180,000, comprising:   (a) preparation of a solution or a gel of said block copolymer with an apolar organic non-aromatic solvent; (b) processing said solution or gel through a fibre forming orifice and forming an initial article by cooling and/or evaporation and/or extraction and/or washing; (c) optionally stretching the formed to the required dimension; and   (d) optional removal of the remaining apolar organic solvent by extraction and/or evaporation and/or washing, and elastic articles obtainable by such process.
Patent GB-2290913-A (GB)
Title: Inductor structure
Inventor: PEDDER DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01F17/00
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: In a multichip module structure comprising a silicon, alumina or sapphire substrate carrying a plurality of layers of metallisation separated by polymer dielectric layers, with one or more inductors formed in the uppermost metallisation layer, a ferrite core for one of those inductors is located over the inductor and secured in position by flip chip solder bonding. <MATH>
Patent GB-2293281-A (GB)
Title: An energy storage and conversion apparatus
Inventor: HORNER ROGER ERIC
IPC: F16F15/315
Filed: 1994-08-08
Abstract: A cylindrical rotor 13 is mounted via end cap 29 to the stator 11 support shaft 9 by means of a pin bearing 31. Bearing 31 is grooved and sits in a bearing cup in an oil filled damper 39. The grooving and oil provide lift and a magnet assembly 43 - 51 is provided to radially and axially position the rotor with respect to the stator. Stator/rotor clearance is less than rotor/containment vessel 5 clearance so that the stator system initially absorbs energy resultant from a failure of the rotor. Rotor materials, a vacuum system including getter material and a molecular pump incorporating the rotor (fig 7) and a multi element containment system (fig 5) are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288796-A (GB)
Title: Agitating apparatus for a digestion tank
Inventor: KIHARA YASUHIKO
IPC: C12M1/06
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: Agitating apparatus for a digestion tank, comprises: a draft tube fixed upright in a digestion tank with two open ends and submerging in the digestion tank; and a water sealing pipe mounted in an outer wall of the digestion tank just above the draft tube and having an axis aligned with an axis of the draft tube, an upper end of the water sealing pipe being protruded outside of an outer wall of the digestion tank, a lower portion of the water sealing pipe being protruded into an upper space of the digestion tank and a lower end of the water sealing pipe being spaced from the draft tube. Further comprised are a cover removably attached to the upper end of the water sealing pipe; means for connecting the draft tube and the water sealing pipe in water-tight sealing; and an underwater agitator inserted through the water sealing pipe and disposed in the draft tube, the underwater agitator being able to be extracted through the water sealing pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285595-A (GB)
Title: A clamp
Inventor: HARTLEY GEOFFREY
IPC: B25B5/12
Filed: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A clamp 2 suitable for holding a household door, comprises a base member 4, a first jaw 6 moveable relative to the base member 4 and a second jaw 8. Preferably at least one of the jaws 6, 8 is pivotally mounted, whereby at least one of the jaws 6, 8 is pivotally moveable relative to the base member 4 and an over-centre locking mechanism 20, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 secures the at least one pivotally moveable jaw 6, 8 in position. The locking mechanism is adjustable by means of threaded ring 40 to accommodate different thickness of door. The pivotal mounting 22 of jaw 6 is adjustable in slideway 14 also to enable different size doors to be clamped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285483-A (GB)
Title: Screen Assembly
Inventor: GOOSE JONATHAN
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A screen assembly comprises a plurality of planar closure elements which are moveable by means of a pair of chains 18 from a descended position in which the closure elements are arranged one on top of the other to provide a screen, upwardly to a stowed condition in which the closure elements are stacked side by side. The chains 18 comprise links 19a, 19b, 19c, 19d interconnected by pins 20, 20a. Some of the pins 20a are longer than the others 20 and extend sideways from the chain towards the closure elements. The extended pin parts 22 of the longer pins 20a are each rotatably received in an aperture 23 in a top frame member of a closure element to support the closure element from the chain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299777-A (GB)
Title: Laser nozzle mounting
Inventor: DUFFIN JASON E
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 1995-04-01
Abstract: A laser materials working apparatus for drilling or cutting through materials using a laser includes a nozzle (1) through which the laser beam is focussed on a work piece. The nozzle (1) is secured to a mounting face on the apparatus by a locate and clamp coupling which holds a face of the nozzle firmly against the mounting face on the apparatus. Such mounting comprises a rotary cam plate which engages lugs on the nozzle to clamp it to the mounting face. The nozzle may be exchangeable by an automatic mechanism.
Patent GB-2290154-A (GB)
Title: Determining condition of a control valve
Inventor: KARTE THOMAS
IPC: F15B21/08
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A control valve with a pressure medium-operated drive means 1 and a position controller 8 is described. The valve spindle 2 which actuates the valve member 4 extends into a valve chamber via a dynamic seal 6. The position controller has means 7 for determining the position of the valve spindle and a microcomputer. Means is provided for determining three physical variables: start-up time; stopping time and run-out path. Indices are calculated from the physical variables from which the coefficients of friction of the seal can be inferred. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300957-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: TANG SING-HAI
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 1995-12-12
Abstract: Display apparatus comprises an inner picture frame (2) supported by magnetic means within an outer frame (1). The magnetic means uses a solenoid coil (3) operatively associated with magnet (5) and controlled through a position sensor (4) with permanent stabilising magnets (6) and (10). Impulse generating means comprising sensor (9) electromagnet (8) and magnet (7) effect rotation of the frame (2) by application of periodic magnetic force inducing the pulses. The apparatus is used to display pictures, art work or objects.
Patent GB-2310705-A (GB)
Title: Coupling of a steering wheel to a steering shaft
Inventor: PASTOR RICARDO ANTONIO
IPC: B62D1/10
Filed: 1996-03-02
Abstract: A tubular steering shaft (16) has a splined portion (22) adjacent its free end, a portion (26) having a tapered external surface (28), and a portion (30) having a screw-threaded external surface (32). A tubular hub (48) on which a steering wheel (14) is securable has a tapered portion (52) positioned around the tapered portion of the tubular shaft, and a splined portion (56) engageable with the splined portion (22) of on the tubular shaft. A nut (62) cooperates with the screw-threaded surface (32) of the steering shaft and engages the hub (48) such that it can rotate about the hub but is axially fixed to it. The screwing of the nut (62) along the shaft pulls the hub along the splines and brings the tapered surfaces into mutual engagement to hold the steering wheel (14) on the shaft (16). The arrangement avoids the need to reach a retaining nut through the front central portion of the steering wheel.
Patent GB-2300119-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable vehicle seat assembly
Inventor: BRODERSEN COLE T
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: An adjustable vehicle seat assembly comprising of a base 11 on top of which is a slide support 30, a rotational support 80 which rotatably mounted on the slide support and a seat 75 which is mounted on the rotational support. A slide adjustment mechanism including a slide latch 55 has upwardly pointing teeth (fig.2; 59) which engage with holes 22 in slide latch tracks 20, 21. A rotation actuation arm 82 incorporates a slide tooth 83 and is downwardly biassed by a spring (not shown) to engage circularly spaced apertures 49 in the rotation support. The slide adjustment mechanism handle 87 is readily accessible and operable irrespective of the rotational orientation of the seat.
Patent GB-2313806-A (GB)
Title: Powered branch lopper
Inventor: BUTCHER IAN CLIVE
IPC: A01G3/08
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A powered lopper comprises a motor 1 mounted on the end of a hollow pole 2 with a shaft inside leading to a circular saw mounted at an angle to the pole, and driven through level gears. The saw blade rotates inside a housing 3 which is designed so as to leave a hook shaped opening in one side, revealing part of the blade. The angle of the saw and the hook shaped opening permit the user to pull the branches towards him or her thereby providing a force which draws the branch into the blade.
Patent GB-2305355-A (GB)
Title: Dog faeces collector
Inventor: LANGLEY JOHN CHARLES MARK
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 1995-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal faeces collector device (1). The device comprises a collapsible elongate handle (8) provided at a distal end thereof with a receptacle (10). The receptacle (10) has an upwardly facing deposition surface (16) in a deployed condition of the device (1) for receiving a faecal deposit (32) thereon. The elongate handle (8) is formed and arranged so as to be in a substantially highly compact pocketable form in a collapsed state of the device, and to be deployable by, for example, inflation to a substantially self-supporting state in a deployed state of the device (1).